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Birth name | Odartei Milla Lamptey |
Born | December 15, 1984 |
Origin | Ghana |
Genres | Hiplife |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Odartei Milla Lamptey (born December 15, 1984) popularly known as Gasmilla or International Fisherman, is a Ghanaian Hiplife artist. He is noted for his hit songs Aboodatoi and Telemo ft. Capasta [1] and creating the Azonto Dance and Genre. [2] [3] He is an Afro-pop singer and a songwriter. [4]
Gasmilla started his music career featuring artists while in Junior High school. While in senior high school, he became the first artist at Cold Eye studios. Gasmilla's first major single was "Aboodatoi".[ citation needed ]
In October 2023, Gasmilla together with Amandzeba, Sly Collins, Nii Funny, Qushan, Short Man, Rebai, Maame Esi, Nii Bi, Ibrahim Badingu, Addotey Titor, Klala, XInc and Aklerh paid tribute to the Ga Manye (Queenmother of the Gas), Naa Dedei Omaedru III during her funeral. [5]
When Lamptey was at the age of 7, he became seriously involved in singing influenced by his Father and he has been performing since the age of 12.[ citation needed ] He started producing his music slowly but always progressed. At the age of 13, he decided he wanted to get serious in the music industry. His mother had gotten a boom-box with a microphone that he used in recording his rap and ragga tunes, with the help of his younger sister singing choruses, it was at the moment that he discovered his hidden talent. In high school, he was one of the prominent names in media and entertainment in Wesley Grammar School.[ citation needed ] Lamptey even emerged as the best performing artist in inter-school fiesta back in 2003.[ citation needed ] He was also one of the best rappers the University of Professional Studies. He has also worked with top producers such as Decoder, Odo Nsuo, Akwaboah, and more.
Gasmilla is an alumnus of Wesley Grammar and the University of Professional Studies. [3]
In May 2021, Gasmilla partnered with AMA to promote sanitation in the city of Accra. This partnership was claimed to use his brand to educate the public and create awareness on the need to keep the city clean. Gasmilla claimed the Assembly decided to partner with him because of his previous involvement on sanitation projects. [4]
In April 2024, Gasmilla organized a beach cleanup exercise dubbed “Falefale” with school children from Jamestown. [6] [7]
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2016 | Dumsor BaaAs featured artiste | Teddy (5teven Films) | [8] |
2016 | Red LiteAs featured artiste | Snares Beats Projects and 5teven Films | [9] |
2015 | Fale FaleFeaturing All Stars | Lex MacCarthy | [10] |
Year | Organization | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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2020 | VGMA | Vodafone Green Ambassador | Won [11] |
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